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Bunny yoga organizers hope to find homes for abandoned bunnies

The non-profit Bandaids for Bunnies let 10 furry friends roam around freely in a yoga class in the hopes of finding them new homes.

Bandaids for Bunnies second yoga class in Richmond, B.C. sold-out in 3 days

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Second sold-out bunny yoga class organized by Bandaids for Bunnies takes place in Richmond, B.C.

First it was cat yoga, now bunnies are getting their turn, and not just once either.

Yoga was held for the big-eared mammalsfor a second time in Richmond, B.C. on Sunday.

The non-profit Bandaids for Bunnies brought together yogis and rescuedrabbitsin the hopes of finding the animals homes.

"Hopefully people will fall in love with how cute they are today," said Krystal Madsenone of the group's board members.

Ten rabbits some by the name of Blueberry, Jewels, and TJroamed the studios ofSunberryFitness during the $20 per person bunny yoga class.

OwnerJulia Zu said all proceeds from the class, which appears to be in demand, would go toBandaidsfor Bunnies.

"We sold out all the spots in threedays. We have a long waiting list and we plan to run again around Easter time," shesaid.

In Richmond, B.C. you can do yoga with a bunny and even take it home if you like. (CBC)

Those who were interested in taking home a rabbithad the option of adopting or becoming afoster owner.

"The rabbits can go live at the home with the people, we pay for the medical bills and the food so just so they can have a loving home," said Madsen about the fostering process.

The volunteer-run group believes thenumber ofabandoned rabbits in Richmond is problematic.

In response, theytakein theanimals, spayor neuterthem and then find therabbits homes.

"We just continue to fight the fight to try and give these guys a good life," saidJanetKeatingwho is alsofrom the non-profit group.

For those concerned about rabbit droppings disturbing the calm of theyoga studio, volunteers were on-hand cleaning-upduring the hour-long class.